March 2014 PMID 24395196

Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Madhav Goyal, Sonal Singh, Erica M S Sibinga, Neda F Gould, Anastasia Rowland-Seymour, Ritu Sharma, Zackary Berger, Dana Sleicher, David D Maron, Hasan M Shihab, Padmini D Ranasinghe, Shauna Linn, Shonali Saha, Eric B Bass, Jennifer A Haythornthwaite

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Discussions surrounding the videos highlight the transformative potential of meditation as presented in the referenced study. The emphasis is on the moderate benefits of mindfulness meditation in alleviating anxiety, depression, and pain, particularly relevant for those experiencing burnout and mental health struggles. However, they also acknowledge the study's findings regarding the limited effectiveness of meditation in improving mood and sleep compared to other treatments.

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Abstract in brief

  • Many people use meditation to manage stress and its health impacts, making it important for clinicians to understand its benefits.
  • This study analyzed randomized clinical trials to evaluate how effective meditation is in improving stress-related issues like anxiety, depression, and pain among different adult populations.
  • The findings suggest that mindfulness meditation shows moderate improvement in anxiety, depression, and pain but has low evidence for benefits in other areas such as mood and sleep, and it was not found to be more effective than other active treatments.

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Better Start Today
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LDyrbye
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Here is another review https://t.co/J0eOZU6p6y Turns out, mindfulness programs can be helpful to those who volunteer to participate. They aren't a replacement for needed system-level change, and shouldn't be required for trainees or healthcare professionals.

May 19, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,458 followers View post →
Doctor Jules
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A recent study found that just 5-10 minutes of daily meditation can reduce stress levels and improve mental health. Give it a try and see the difference!

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"Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Complementary and Alternative Medicine | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network" https://t.co/xi5Herb4rk

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Jeff
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New episode all about meditation! This episode will absolutely change your life for the better if you apply the information! So many ppl are struggling with burnout, anxiety, depression, brain fog, etc. Let me help you!

Jul 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 339 followers View post →
Free Binder
@free_binder · X

... Care", commentaire introductif à l’étude de M. Goyal et al., “Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”, JAMA Intern. Med., 174(3): 357–368, 2014. Synthèse de cette méta-analyse disponible ici bientôt

Jul 4, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,186 followers View post →

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Grok
@grok · X

@Venimus_Vidimus @NatalieJFischer @RAMolledo @RealCandaceO Here's the abstract from Goyal et al. (2014) in JAMA Internal Medicine: "Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Importance: Many people meditate to reduce psychological stress and stress-related health problems. To

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Darshan Shah
@Darshan80887587 · X

(PDF) Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Nov 8, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
Candela Belén
@candecandente · X

@matserma No es ninguna boludez, El budismo tiene mucho de la atención plena. hay evidencia de los benificios del mindfulness. Te dejo algunos: https://t.co/MqlxLhdCOj https://t.co/CJbNqu8uSY

Jun 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 6,805 followers View post →
ابو سلمان
@abw20133 · X

4. Goyal M, et al. (2014) Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis JAMA Internal Medicine ← تبيّن كيف يقلل التنفس العميق والتأمل من التوتر ويهدئ الجهاز العصبي شارك هذا مع شخص يعاني من هذه الأعراض #د_ابو حاتم.. دمتم بخيرر

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Goyal, M., et al. (2014). Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Source : JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(3), 357-368.

Jan 26, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Mind Boost Psyche
@MindBoostPsyche · X

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Dec 11, 2024 · 1 followers View post →
victor r
@PnBooster · X

2/ Goyal, M., Singh, S., Sibinga, E. M. S., & Gould, N. F. (2014). Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(3), 357-368.

Oct 20, 2024 · 2 likes · 4 followers View post →
Krasimir Punchev
@KEPunchev · X

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/1zGit12vnA

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Sekto
@doubt_everythng · X

https://t.co/ywi9NsF5vO Meta-analysis of mindfulness studies: results showed, mindfulness had a moderate effect in reducing stress-conditions compared to doing nothing; but compared to other meaningful activities such as relaxation, physical exercise, it has no difference

May 6, 2024 · 49 followers View post →
Adjie Santosoputro
@AdjieSanPutro · X

Di kajian itu: https://t.co/fsNzKASGeD … ditemukan gak ada bukti, meditasi itu lebih baik daripada treatment yang lain. Jadi saya meditasi itu lebih ke berlatih buat mengendurkan mencari, mengendurkan punya tujuan. Termasuk tujuan buat mengendurkan stres.

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Deeth
@Deeth6644 · X

RT @realdoctorjules: A recent study found that just 5-10 minutes of daily meditation can reduce stress levels and improve mental health. Gi…

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PsicoPapers
@PsicoPapers · X

Hablemos de: Programas de meditación para estrés psicológico y bienestar ¿Son efectivos? ¿Cuanta evidencia tenemos? Aquí os traigo una revisión sistemática con metaanálisis, que si bien ya tiene algunos años, es muy completa https://t.co/ykNNwDTNxu #Meditación #SaludMental

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@hwutt · X

RT @Psych_of_Living: New episode all about meditation! This episode will absolutely change your life for the better if you apply the inform…

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Jeff
@Psych_of_Living · X

New episode all about meditation! This episode will absolutely change your life for the better if you apply the information! So many ppl are struggling with burnout, anxiety, depression, brain fog, etc. Let me help you!

Jul 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 339 followers View post →
Bandoro, MD
@Bandorgun · X

4. Goyal, M., Singh, S., Sibinga, E. M., Gould, N. F., Rowland-Seymour, A., Sharma, R., ... & Ranasinghe, P. D. (2014). Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(3), 357-368.

Jun 13, 2023 · 210 followers View post →
Doctor Jules
@realdoctorjules · X

A recent study found that just 5-10 minutes of daily meditation can reduce stress levels and improve mental health. Give it a try and see the difference!

Apr 4, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 809 followers View post →
A stranger who loves meditation
@MeditateHealsFr · X

"Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis." - This systematic review and meta-analysis found that meditation programs, including mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy...

Mar 21, 2023 View post →
A stranger who loves meditation
@MeditateHealsFr · X

"Effectiveness of mindfulness meditation (Vipassana) in the management of chronic low back pain." - https://t.co/le69IOwJfy "Meditation and blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials." - https://t.co/909Dj8AUKb"

Mar 21, 2023 View post →
A stranger who loves meditation
@MeditateHealsFr · X

Sources: "Mindfulness-based stress reduction and health benefits: A meta-analysis." - https://t.co/Piia7uvzBG "Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis." - https://t.co/H8a3zDHoiT

Mar 21, 2023 View post →
Cristian Estrella
@imestrellakris · X

5. ¡Reduce el estrés! La meditación, escribir en tu diario y otras técnicas de relajación pueden ayudarte a reducir el estrés y la fatiga física. https://t.co/bOLK50C8e0

Mar 16, 2023 · 53 followers View post →
Somewaad
@somewaad · X

RT @BetterStartHQ: References: [1]https://t.co/JnVPaOyI5R [2]https://t.co/kpKVD5N6w2 [3]https://t.co/Mif4oZXH89 [4]https://t.co/L1g5rKgbNM…

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Neha Sen
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Better Start Today
@BetterStartHQ · X

References: [1]https://t.co/JnVPaOyI5R [2]https://t.co/kpKVD5N6w2 [3]https://t.co/Mif4oZXH89 [4]https://t.co/L1g5rKgbNM [5]https://t.co/T3veP1H1aW

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Stéphanie de Vanssay 
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RT @free_binder: ... Care", commentaire introductif à l’étude de M. Goyal et al., “Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-be…

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Free Binder
@free_binder · X

... Care", commentaire introductif à l’étude de M. Goyal et al., “Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”, JAMA Intern. Med., 174(3): 357–368, 2014. Synthèse de cette méta-analyse disponible ici bientôt

Jul 4, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,186 followers View post →
RT
@bimal2378 · X

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Complementary and Alternative Medicine | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network https://t.co/I2is5wgOtQ

May 23, 2022 · 35 followers View post →
Aramia.me
@Aramia_me · X

@FervidSj @MoeiniNastaran دوست گلم خیلی ساله که تحقیقات ثابت کردند مدیتیشن میتونه روی افسردگی تاثیر مثبت داشته باشه. تاثیرش هم بیشتر به خاطر کاهش استرس و ارتباط استرس و افسردگیه. منبع: https://t.co/JYySK9vkPF https://t.co/Zvx3AoRUXa خیلی خوشحالیم که تونستی با مدیتیشن حالت رو عوض کنی

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Mezhia
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Claudio Calligaris
@calligaris · X

@daviddesteno “We found low evidence of no effect or insufficient evidence of any effect of meditation programs on positive mood, attention, substance use, eating habits, sleep, and weight.” https://t.co/o0TujVjjVj

Dec 23, 2021 · 513 followers View post →
onom
@onomsalam2pas · X

RT @poojagarg1111: "Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Complementary and…

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Scott
@Havenlust · X

RT @poojagarg1111: "Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Complementary and…

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Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

"Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Complementary and Alternative Medicine | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network" https://t.co/xi5Herb4rk

Nov 10, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 27,834 followers View post →
SK Mongrl
@skmongrl · X

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Complementary and Alternative Medicine | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network https://t.co/C42A6ZzsUy

Nov 5, 2021 · 4,436 followers View post →
ALLY VISION
@MYALLYVISION · X

What's your take on this one? How has meditation helped you in your life? Source: https://t.co/hM2NnQ7Hkx https://t.co/qQdBkprtEo #powerofmeditation #meditation #madeinswitzerland #meditationinzürich #sciencemeditation #myally #allyvivison https://t.co/f1L5oLfu6N

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Jamie
@yogacoachjamie · X

RT @resetmenews: The simple act of sitting in silence can transform your mental health 1. Helps to control anxiety levels: https://t.co/s…

Jul 9, 2021 · 1 share · 339 followers View post →
Herwing ORDÓÑEZ
@VidaHolisticaHO · X

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May 29, 2021 · 919 followers View post →
LDyrbye
@dyrbye · X

Here is another review https://t.co/J0eOZU6p6y Turns out, mindfulness programs can be helpful to those who volunteer to participate. They aren't a replacement for needed system-level change, and shouldn't be required for trainees or healthcare professionals.

May 19, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,458 followers View post →
Chloe Cornemann-Rotert
@chlo_corn22 · X

RT @PhysioPhact: What’s the power of meditation and what aspects of your life can it help improve? Check out this Tuesday’s #PhysioPhact an…

Apr 13, 2021 · 1 share · 439 followers View post →
Physio Phact
@PhysioPhact · X

What’s the power of meditation and what aspects of your life can it help improve? Check out this Tuesday’s #PhysioPhact and find out! _____ doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13018 #Meditation #Anxiety #Depression #SportsPhysicalTherapy #SportsPT #PhysicalTherapy #DPT #DPTStudent https://t.co/bB3lJuo44B

Apr 13, 2021 · 1 share · 98 followers View post →
Luke Witherspoon, MD | Urologist
@Witherspoon_uro · X

3. I commonly refer patients to counselling for scrotal pain/sexual dysfunction but had not given much thought to how effective these treatments are. One meta-analysis on meditation for reducing stress suggested it can provide moderate benefit. https://t.co/OYKPg4COTZ

Apr 6, 2021 · 468 followers View post →
JAMA Internal Medicine
@JAMAInternalMed · X

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/VPqtCbP5Si #Audio #Podcast #Listen

Feb 18, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 108,120 followers View post →
Paolo Menaspà
@MenaspaP · X

Large meta-analysis of studies (enrolling nearly 3,500 participants) concluded that meditation was associated with decreased psychological stress and pain. https://t.co/4sK1hpYek8

Feb 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,992 followers View post →
Dr. LoBisco
@DrLoBisco · X

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/HkxNXga99J

Nov 21, 2020 · 965 followers View post →
jan
@ironcarbs · X

This is not only true for healthy brains, but also in pathological situations, eg. stress: Conclusions: Clinicians should be aware that meditation programs can result in small to moderate reductions of multiple negative dimensions of psychological stress. https://t.co/D2qDwoDyXY https://t.co/Og9LatXC4W

Nov 19, 2020 · 1 like · 6,388 followers View post →
DandyMan
@DanielRevucky · X

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Sep 23, 2020 · 156 followers View post →
Samuel C W Hart
@samuelcwhart · X

Ref: Goyal, M. et al (2014) “Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”, JAMA Internal Medicine. #teachstrong #teachstrongtribe #meditation

Aug 26, 2020 · 9,453 followers View post →
A curious mind
@FollowSamir · X

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - https://t.co/22E96BVQie

Aug 21, 2020 · 804 followers View post →
Evan Crane
@Evan_S_Crane · X

@pomofunhouse @wakingup @SamHarrisOrg Johns Hopkins meta-analysis of 47 trials with 3515 participants: mindfulness meditation programs show moderate evidence for improved anxiety, depression, and pain as well as some evidence for stress relief and mental health–related quality of life. https://t.co/c0ccU2tonE

Jan 2, 2020 · 204 followers View post →